Guitar virtuoso, superb vocalist and talented composer Mel Botes, together with a top-class band of some of South Africa’s finest musicians, will present the legendary sounds of Dire Straits and other iconic guitar heroes at Muratie Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on Saturday 25 November.
The open-air show will be held on the estate’s garden terrace, beneath the ancient oak trees, and will feature memorable music, great company, good eats and even better wine.
The first half of the show will be a tribute to Dire Straits, with the band playing a collection of their biggest hits, including “Money for Nothing”, “Romeo and Juliet” and many more.
Botes and his band have performed the songs of the British band at venues across South Africa since 2014. Mastering Mark Knopfler’s guitar style is a daunting task, but Botes has the attention to detail necessary to reproduce the subtleties in playing and tone exhibited in songs like “Telegraph Road” and “Why Worry?”
The second half of the show will showcase music from some of the greatest rock guitarists, highlighting celebrated songs by Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and many more iconic artists.
Guests will be seated at tables on the garden terrace. The venue will be open from 11:30, lunch will be served at noon and the music starts at 13:00.
Tickets cost R275 per person and include a welcome drink. Food and drinks will be available from a selected menu from the Muratie Farm Kitchen. Booking is essential at www.muratie.co.za.
